Writers such as Parsons assumed that class differences in education would become less significant as society became more meritocratic. Explain why he and others believed this and why this has still not occurred in Britain.

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Also with ?New Labour' having an identity crisis and flirting with conservatism, the issues is further confused. Parson's was a functionalist this means he looked at institutions and their role within societies. He saw all institutions as performing a necessary function or societal need often in maintaining society...
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He saw all institutions as performing a necessary function or societal need often in maintaining society. The two major roles he sees education playing are ? General socialisation of the whole population into the dominant culture, values and beliefs of a society. ? Selecting people for different types and levels of education...
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